Rekon Solutions

Your Challenges

Challenge 5: Bidding with Accurate Cut-Fill Volumes

In competitive bidding environments, even small errors in estimating earthwork volumes can make or break a deal. Rekon helped (The Client) secure a development project by delivering precise cut and fill measurements using drone photogrammetry.

The Problem

To win a property development bid, the client needed to know exactly how much material had to be moved. With tight timelines and margin-sensitive pricing, guesswork wasn’t an option.

The Rekon Solution

We used drone photogrammetry to deliver a fast, clear measurement of cut and fill volumes that helped DirtPro bid with confidence and win.

Understanding the Site First

We assessed vegetation coverage and confirmed that while some areas were brush-covered, the client was comfortable with photogrammetry as the preferred method. This allowed us to move quickly with a lightweight setup and minimal disruption.

Efficient Mapping That Informed the Bid

  • Conducted ground survey and placed control targets
  • Flew a high-resolution photogrammetry mission
  • Captured topography and compared with design surface
  • Used Propeller to calculate cut-fill volumes

Deliverables That Sealed the Deal

  • PDF Volume Measurement Report
  • LAZ, DEM, DSM, contours, orthophotos
  • Online viewer access via Propeller for 3D review
  • Zoom call walkthrough to confirm findings in real-time

The Long-Term Impact

  • [✓] Accurate volume estimate for bid submission
  • [✓] Helped client secure the project with confidence
  • [✓] Saved time and cost vs. traditional survey
  • [✓] Built trust in digital survey data for future projects

Rekon Let’s You Map Smarter

From forests to highways, our drone and LiDAR solutions deliver accuracy, speed, and peace of mind. Let’s talk about your project Now.